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Brew RetrographvsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

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Retrograph
BrewRetrograph
MSRP $375
ELEGANT COLLECTION
LonginesELEGANT COLLECTION
MSRP $2,600

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Retrograph38mm
ELEGANT COLLECTION39mm
Power Reserve
Retrograph
ELEGANT COLLECTION72h
Water Resistance
Retrograph50m
ELEGANT COLLECTION30m
MSRP
Retrograph$375
ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,600

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
10.4mm
8.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Cobalt Blue Sunburst
Blue
Indices
Diamond indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
VK64
L888.5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
0h
72h
Complications
Chronograph
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$2,600

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What people say

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Brew Retrograph

The Brew Retrograph is widely praised for its unique 1970s "TV Dial" aesthetic, thin profile, and comfortable wearability, with owners appreciating its well-finished rectangular case featuring alternating polishing and brushing, and its sunburst dials with contrasting matte subdials. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight the Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement for its solid performance, instantaneous chronograph reset with good tactile feel, and quartz accuracy, all at an affordable price point. Some owners note the lack of a running second hand and that the date change is not instant, while one owner found the strap needed improvement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Brew Retrograph highly for its distinctive design and excellent value, particularly praising its comfortable wearability and the satisfying meca-quartz chronograph function.

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is widely praised for its value and traditional styling, offering versatility for both casual and formal wear. Owners note its elegant appearance can be suitable for any occasion. However, some find its thickness and hand color potentially confusing, with polished hands sometimes difficult to read in certain light. On balance, owners rate the Longines Elegant Collection highly for its value and timeless design.

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